Give to someone in need
Acts 435 is about giving to people directly, to help them bridge the gap when they are facing a financial crisis.
Can you help a specific person in need?
Read stories of the applicants below and give as you feel able. Any amount will make a big difference to someone who is struggling.
You can instead make a general donation and the Acts 435 team will allocate it to the most urgent requests.
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- Clothes (19)
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- Struggling with Bills/Debt (47)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (4)
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- People with Disability (14)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (35)
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S is an asylum seeker who fled from Kurdistan in Iraq with her mother because of religious and family conflicts. Her family also wanted her to marry a cousin, a man much older than her. They live in a hotel where the food provided is inadequate, S has no recourse to funds for buying food and clothes, and her mother has been ill. Please would you help to bring change to their lives? Thank you.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £200This refugee family from Afghanistan has been given accommodation in Leeds, following a successful application for leave to remain, but the house is empty of any appliances or furniture. As they are not yet working, the family asks for help with £200 to purchase a used fridge freezer and delivery. This would make it possible for them to not shop every day, and reduce the risk of illness, due to no proper storage. Please can you help them in their quest to settle well?
Still £155 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady, who is from Uganda, came to the UK in March this year to seek asylum. She is living alone and is in need of a phone for communication with her lawyer, and to use the phone map to help her find places. This lady's phone fell in water two months ago and she took it to a technician who said it wouldn't work again. She has been using the phone of a friend, but the friend has now moved. This lady has not had a phone for two months and cannot save to buy one as she only receives £8 a week.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100M, a vulnerable male who has a constant battle with insecure housing, is illiterate and is currently struggling with his immigration status. As a result, he is unable to work. M really needs to cover the costs of his travel to and from appointments with his immigration advisor, as well as phone credit. He additionally needs food and some warm clothes, as he has no stable income.
Still £85 left to donate
Total needed £100P, who is a victim of modern slavery, has two autistic children and they currently live on £49 per week of asylum support. The children's school are recommending that mum gets specific educational materials to aid their development and language acquisition. P cannot afford these materials, including a tablet, feeling cards, ear defenders and sensory equipment (floor tiles and toys), and feels an immense sense of guilt and hopelessness regarding her children's future.
Still £130 left to donate
Total needed £200This Ugandan refugee has received her leave to remain. The costs of securing accommodation and managing her college course are proving challenging without a laptop. While she receives some help from Meeting Point in Leeds, she has no savings and asks for £150 to purchase a refurbished laptop she has seen. Please would you help this Ugandan to settle and manage all that is required at this time in her new life in the UK?
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150We are raising £100 to help A, a newly granted refugee, convert his overseas qualifications to UK equivalents through a European Network of National Information Centres (ENIC) Statement of Comparability. This step, along with translation costs, is essential for A to pursue his education and career, but is currently unaffordable. Your contribution will support him in achieving his goals.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100JM is an asylum seeker and care leaver who has been street homeless for over seven years. JM is rough sleeping and spends many hours out of doors in all weathers. He has no change of clothes and people tell him he is smelling, because of this he feels rejected and depressed. When it rains heavily he sometimes comes into the centre to shelter from the rain. He has no money for laundry or fresh clothes and would dearly love to have a waterproof coat and a clean set of clothes.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120S, an asylum seeker, has energetic kids who attend a school that requires uniforms, but he can't afford the £150 needed for uniforms and shoes. Relying on government support, the weight of their needs presses heavily on him. He feels guilt as he watches his children laugh, knowing he can't provide essentials for school. Each toll of the school bell reminds him of their struggles, and he dreams of a day when he can offer his children the same opportunities as their peers, helping them feel included.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150B, an asylum seeker, is a mother of three children who is living living in a hotel. She fled from Pakistan, due to a serious family conflict which included death threats. B needs help to buy food, school uniform and school equipment for her children, who are always unhappy and crying because of their situation. Please can you help, as B is in a desperate situation?
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £200N has recently moved into a new home with her two children, but the space is unfurnished. While she receives Universal Credit, the rising cost of living has made it difficult for her to afford essential household items. Your generous support would help her family make their new house a home, providing stability and comfort as they settle in. Any contribution will go a long way in easing N's burden, and helping her to create a safe, welcoming environment for her children.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200B and a trusted family companion fled Ukraine, due to the war, and stayed initially with a British family. They have just moved into a Housing Association two-bedroom home, but are in urgent need of carpets throughout. Both are working part-time shifts as much as possible and are not currently on benefits or ill health support. Any help to make their home comfortable during this difficult time would be greatly appreciated.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200After fleeing Iran, M and his family need support to purchase a washing machine as they settle into a new area with limited finances. The couple have two small children and are eager to establish normalcy in their new home. Any contribution would positively impact their lives, providing an essential household item and fostering hope and belonging in their community. Your generosity can help ease their transition and show them they are not alone. Thank you for considering helping this family in need.
Still £170 left to donate
Total needed £200Ms. N, a dedicated mother with a young child, is facing a challenging situation as she tries to secure a stable home for her family. Currently relying on Universal Credit, she is struggling to gather enough funds for a housing deposit. Your support could make all the difference, giving Ms. N and her child the opportunity to move into a safe and secure home where they can build a brighter future. Any contribution would be a meaningful step toward providing stability and hope for their family.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Mr H is a refugee living with his wife and child. He is working hard to create a stable life for his family, but they are currently only receiving Universal Credit. With the rising cost of living and limited financial resources, they are struggling to afford essential household items like a washing machine. This appliance would greatly improve their daily lives, providing a much-needed solution for their family's hygiene and well-being.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This family of five refugees from Syria is settled locally, but is in need of a tablet to help the children with school work and the parents with their English practice. The school is unable to provide any technical support, and family finances do not run to this purchase. A tablet will help to boost the parents' confidence in speaking English and better enable them to support the children with their school work.
Still £105 left to donate
Total needed £105B, a single mum who lives with her two year old daughter, has made a request to have a tablet. Her husband left her when she was pregnant, causing her to struggle a lot and face many difficult challenges. She is asylum and waiting for her claim. B attends the college to learn English, and came to Open Doors where she can find support to have a tablet to help her with study. Your support would be much appreciated.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100S is an asylum seeker from Iran who is still waiting to hear about a decision on her asylum claim. She is an active participant in the English classes and art projects run by us. S has now started English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and functional skills classes run by a local college. She would like a laptop to be able to study more effectively. Finances are extremely tight (£8.86 per week in government support), making purchasing her own laptop unthinkable. S would be really grateful for your support to buy this.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £170This lady is a Ukrainian refugee who is on Universal Credit and has no other income. She supports her daughter, who is a student, and also does not receive Universal Credit. Mum recently had an eye test and was prescribed glasses for reading. Since then her long-vision glasses have broken in half and cannot be mended. The optician has recommended that she has another eye test and glasses, but she cannot claim for these as she has already had one eye test and cannot claim again for another two years.
Still £125 left to donate
Total needed £130S, a refugee who is in her sixties, is from Nigeria and is having a very difficult time here together with her daughter, due to racism. We are helping her where we can. As mum has no device apart from her phone, it is very hard for her to fill out online forms, seek out relevant information and find jobs to help them to live a dignified life. Having her own laptop would make a huge difference in their lives. Thank you so much for helping them.